Greetings Washington Families,

Welcome to this edition of "The Washington Weekly"! We are still thinking about last week's phenomenal performance of "James and the Giant Peach," and we want to give a massive shout-out to the outstanding students and dedicated staff who made it all possible. The collaboration between the theater production team and the behind-the-scenes crew was nothing short of spectacular!

Now, a few reminders for this week! There is a Teacher Workday on Wednesday, January 24 and there is no school for students. The following day on January 25, we will host our School-Wide Spelling Bee at 6:30pm in the Media Center. Get ready to witness the impressive spelling skills of our students!

But that's not all; looking ahead to next week, we're gearing up for the start of third quarter electives. Whether it's the arts, sciences, or other exciting subjects, there's something for everyone in the upcoming quarter.

Let's make it a great week at 1000 Fayetteville Street!

Magically,

Catie Burnette

Principal

• Volunteer Registration: Do you want to chaperone your child's upcoming field trip? Make sure you have completed the volunteer registration. Click the link at the bottom of this page!
• Cold Season: It's cold and flu season! As a reminder, students cannot have medication, including cough drops, at school.

This year, our school is participating in World Read Aloud Day on February 7. We look forward to inviting in guest readers throughout the day to read aloud to our students. Interested? Please save the date! Our guest reader sign up will be coming soon!

1. Students in 5th and 8th grade who would like to continue in a magnet school at the next level MUST apply. Apply at wcpss.schoolmint.com. The deadline is January 25.
2. Students may apply to any magnet school that is an option for their address (review at wcpss.net/eligible)
3. Students with magnet status should be selected if they request their pathway school. See pathways at wcpss.net/pathways. Magnet students at Fuller, Hunter, Powell, Underwood, Washington, Zebulon, and Wiley have the highest priority at the TRADITIONAL CALENDAR GT Magnet Middle school for their address (Carnage, Ligon, Martin or Zebulon) as their pathway school. They have priority 3 in an application for Moore Square and are not guaranteed to be selected for that school.
4. ENTRY Grade siblings - those rising into grades K, 6 or 9 - MUST apply and will be assigned with an older sibling who will still be assigned to that magnet school for the 24-25 school year. (NOTE - some siblings have already been assigned.)

Cleaning out drawers and closets to start the near year? If you find any old yearbooks, please contact Ms. Hash at rhash@wcpss. We are working to build our collection as we prepare to celebrate our 100th Anniversary!

Anxious students may not be able to verbalize the specific cause of their anxiety; they just know they are experiencing excessive and ongoing worry and fear about something. They may avoid situations or activities in school. They may start to decline in academics and have trouble focusing and concentrating. This workshop will provide strategies for parents/caregivers to help their children cope with anxiety.

Who? All Interested Washington Parents

When? Thursday, February 15, 2023

Where? Washington GT Magnet Elementary Media Center

🎉 Join us in celebrating a century of brilliance at Washington GT Magnet Elementary School! 🎓✨ On February 24, 2024, we're throwing a spectacular 100th-anniversary bash that promises to be a trip down memory lane and a glimpse into the future. 🎈📚 A century of excellence, we have been creating bright futures since 1923! 🌟 Join us at 1:00pm on 2.24.24 for an event filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and community spirit. 🎊 Don't miss this historic event! Save the date and be part of the legacy! 🎂🏫

RSVP: https://bit.ly/washington22424 OR by calling 919-856-7960

Stay tuned! PTA will be sharing a volunteer sign up in an upcoming issue of the Washington Weekly!

Interested in building a stronger sense of connection within your child’s class and school? Consider being a grade level helper! This is open to parents and any care-givers who would like to be more involved in our school community. You can even find a buddy and be a grade level team! For more information and to sign up, submit your name at the Grade Helper Sign Up Form.

We will be consolidating our facebook grade level groups into one main facebook page. Please subscribe to: https://www.facebook.com/wizardpta

K: Zephyr

1st: Atharv

3rd: Nali

4th: Pranav

5th: Darsh

Staff: Ms. Pleasant, 4th Grade Teacher

Tuesday, January 23- End of 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 24- Teacher Workday (No School for Students, BGC Open 8:00am-5:00pm)

Thursday, January 25- Jr. Great Books Competition, 4:45pm

Thursday, January 25- School Wide Spelling Bee, 6:00pm in the Media Center

Monday, January 28- 3rd Quarter Electives Begin!

Friday, February 2- Report Cards Go Home

Thursday, February 15- How to Deal with Anxiety Parent Session, 6:30pm in the Media Center

Saturday, February 24- 100th Year Celebration at Washington, 1:00pm

Thursday, March 7- Math and Science Night, 5:30-7:30pm

• 2023-24 WCPSS Student/Parent Handbook (English)
• 2023-24 WCPSS Student/Parent Handbook (Spanish)
• 2023-24 Washington Student/Parent Handbook